CSIR NML Project Assistant, Project Associate and More

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research), Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007 has released an official notification (Advt. No. T/PS/04/2026). A total of 48 vacancies are on offer. Eligible candidates should apply on or before 09 Oct 2026. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.

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Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails

OrganizationCSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research), Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007

Advertisement No.T/PS/04/2026 (File No. 2-NML(199)/2026-E.I)

Notification Date22 September 2026

PositionsProject Assistant-I (PA-I), Project Assistant-II (PA-II), Scientific Administrative Assistant (SAA), Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Project Associate-II (PAT-II), Project-JRF, Project Scientist-I (PS-I)

Total Projects / Positions32 time-bound projects, 48 positions across 8 groups (A–H)

Nature of EngagementPurely temporary, contract basis, co-terminus with the respective project

Selection ModeWalk-in Interview / Test (written screening if candidate volume is high)

VenueCSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007, Jharkhand

Important Dates

Application Start22 Sep 2026

Last Date to Apply09 Oct 2026

Salary / Remuneration

₹18,000

Group / Date / Project S.No. Covered / Reporting Time

GroupDateProject S.No. CoveredReporting Time

Group A06 October 2026 (Tuesday)1–49:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group B06 October 2026 (Tuesday)5–109:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group C07 October 2026 (Wednesday)11–149:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group D07 October 2026 (Wednesday)15–179:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group E08 October 2026 (Thursday)18–229:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group F08 October 2026 (Thursday)23–249:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group G09 October 2026 (Friday)25–299:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group H09 October 2026 (Friday)30–329:00 AM – 11:00 AM

S.No / ProjectPositionNos.Essential Qualification (summary)

1. SSP-1509PA-II13-yr Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

2. RAIL-001PAT-I1B.Tech in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering

3. META-001PA-I110th + ITI in Fitter Trade

4. SSP-1537PA-II / PA-I1+1Diploma in Metallurgical Engg. / 10th + ITI Turner Trade

5. MMP085202-WP-2PAT-I / PA-II1+1M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Sc. Chemistry-Environmental Science

6. SSP-1461PA-II1Diploma Metallurgical Engg. or B.Sc. Chemistry

7. SSP-1312PA-II3B.Sc. in Chemistry/Geology

8. SSP-1530PAT-II1M.Sc. Chemistry + 2 yrs R&D experience

9. FTT-080611PAT-I2M.Sc. Chemistry/Geology

10. HCL ProjectPA-II1B.Sc. Chemistry/Geology

S.No / ProjectPositionNos.Essential Qualification (summary)

11. MMP-085203/1PA-II / PAT-I1+3Diploma/B.Sc. Chemistry (PA-II); B.Tech/M.Sc. Chemistry (PAT-I)

12. MMP-015202PAT-I1B.Tech Chemical/Metallurgical or M.Sc. Chemistry/Environmental Science

13. MMP-085202-WP-3PA-II / PAT-I1+1Diploma Metallurgical / B.Tech Metallurgical-Chemical

14. MMP-085203/3PAT-I / PA-I2+1B.Tech/M.Sc. Chemistry (PAT-I); 10th+ITI Electrician (PA-I)

15. NCP-080401PAT-II1M.Tech/M.Sc. relevant discipline + 2 yrs R&D experience

16. TD Connex ProjectPAT-I / PA-II2+1B.Tech Metallurgical/M.Sc. Chemistry (PAT-I); Diploma (PA-II)

17. SSP-1516PAT-I1B.Tech Metallurgical Engineering

S.No / ProjectPositionNos.Essential Qualification (summary)

18. GAP-0317PAT-II1B.Tech Mechanical + 2 yrs R&D experience

19. SSP-1540PAT-II1B.Tech Mechanical + 2 yrs R&D experience

20. DAE-BRNS ProjectPAT-I1B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

21. GAP-0305 (WP-10)PAT-I1B.Tech Metallurgy/Materials or M.Sc. Chemistry

22. GAP-0305 (WP-08)Project-JRF / PAT-I1B.Tech Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical + NET/GATE (JRF)

23. MLP-002636PA-II2B.Sc. IT / BCA

24. TMP-249 (ANRF-CRMR)SAA1B.Sc. IT / BCA; MS Office & DBMS proficiency desirable

25–26. HCP-002601PA-I / PA-II1+210th+ITI Electrician (PA-I); Diploma Electronics/B.Sc. Chemistry (PA-II)

27. HCP-002502PAT-II1M.Sc. Chemistry + 2 yrs R&D experience

28. Vedanta ProjectPAT-I1B.Tech Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation

29. SSP-1542PAT-I1B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering

30. TMP-249 (ANRF-CRMR)PS-I1Ph.D. Geology + 2 yrs experience + 2 SCI publications

31–32. TMP-249 (ANRF-CRMR)Project-JRF / PAT-I2+1B.Tech Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical + NET/GATE (JRF)

Level / Emoluments / Upper Age / Remarks

LevelEmolumentsUpper AgeRemarks

Project Assistant-I (PA-I)₹18,000 + HRA35As per CSIR norms

Project Assistant-II (PA-II)₹20,000 + HRA35As per CSIR norms

Scientific Administrative Assistant (SAA)₹24,000 + HRA (ANRF project)50As per ANRF guidelines

Project-JRF₹37,000 + HRA28As per DST, GOI norms

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)₹25,000 or ₹31,000* + HRA35*Higher rate for NET/GATE-qualified candidates

Project Associate-I (ANRF project)₹30,000 or ₹37,000** + HRA50**Higher rate for NET/GATE-qualified scholars

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)₹28,000 or ₹35,000* + HRA35*Higher rate for NET/GATE-qualified candidates

Project Scientist-I (PS-I)₹77,000 + HRA (ANRF project)50As per ANRF guidelines

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.

Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.

Apply through the official website on or before 09 Oct 2026.

Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.

Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.